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Money launderer jailed after £61k found in boot

Money launderer jailed after £61k found in boot

Two money launderers have been jailed after police caught them with £270,000 in cash.

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The seven traveller sites to be given £4m makeover

The seven traveller sites to be given £4m makeover

A £4m government grant to improve traveller sites has been awarded for multiple sites across the county – but which ones will receive funding?

Artist ‘gutted’ as Pedro Pascal went to Pedro Pascal show - but couldn’t get in

Artist ‘gutted’ as Pedro Pascal went to Pedro Pascal show - but couldn’t get in

An artist with an exhibition dedicated to Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal was “gutted” to learn he visited the show – only to find the gallery shut.

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Man accused of raping sex worker ‘claimed he was a killer’

Man accused of raping sex worker ‘claimed he was a killer’

A 55-year-old man is on trial after denying charges of rape, attempted rape and assault.

‘I ended up in A&E in excruciating pain after using tattoo cream’

‘I ended up in A&E in excruciating pain after using tattoo cream’

A woman may be permanently scarred after a fake tattoo numbing cream caused severe blisters to her chest.

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Controversial flats plan on village green belt ‘patch’ approved

Controversial flats plan on village green belt ‘patch’ approved

Councillors have given the green light to proposals to build eight flats on a patch of village green despite receiving more than 500 objections.

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‘What happened when I went toe to toe with anti-feminist dubbed the female Andrew Tate’

‘What happened when I went toe to toe with anti-feminist dubbed the female Andrew Tate’

Do men have to work harder than ever to get lower-value women? Here’s what happened when Melissa Todd sparred with controversial YouTuber Pearl Davis.

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Woman jumped out window fearing partner would break her neck

Woman jumped out window fearing partner would break her neck

A bully whose victim jumped out a window and hid in stinging nettles to get away from a brutal attack has been jailed.

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

Incidents of alleged abuse were covered up at a care home with a ‘toxic’ leadership culture, an inspection has found.

'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

After a month of bin strikes a Kent council has agreed to meet workers’ pay demands – but only if staff agree they can no longer finish early.

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Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

A sea and air rescue mission was launched to help save 17 people after they got into difficulty in the Channel.

Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

A new restaurant serving bao buns and bubble tea has opened at Kent beauty spot – the sixth business to launch there this year alone.

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Krispy Kreme packaging dumped in river after factory ‘break-in’

Krispy Kreme packaging dumped in river after factory ‘break-in’

Dozens of doughnut boxes have been spotted in a river near a factory after reports of youths trespassing.

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Large police presence in town centre amid ‘Snapchat mob’ fears

Large police presence in town centre amid ‘Snapchat mob’ fears

There was a large police presence in a town centre this afternoon amid fears it might be targeted by youths inspired by an online craze.

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Town centre car park to shut AGAIN after just two months

Town centre car park to shut AGAIN after just two months

A closure-hit car park is to shut AGAIN as repairs to remove stalactites from the ceiling “have not worked as anticipated”.

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Statues receive Rolling Stones’ seal of approval

Statues receive Rolling Stones’ seal of approval

Rock legend Keith Richards has given a thumbs-up to the bronze statues unveiled in his home town.

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Road flooded after water main bursts

Road flooded after water main bursts

A street has been submerged following a burst main, which has left residents without water.

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Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

Wilko has officially entered administration, putting the chain’s 13 Kent stores at risk.

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‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

Some 80 youth clubs are fighting for survival as the council looks to shave £900,000 from its budget.

‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

The expansion of ULEZ, climate change and the ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Slippery car park still unsafe’ as stalactites drip from ceiling

‘Slippery car park still unsafe’ as stalactites drip from ceiling

Fears have been raised over the safety of a car park due to dripping water – just months after repairs were carried out to fix it.

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Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island’s Ella Barnes and Mitchel Taylor have been spotted in Kent, with an Instagram story showing a romantic trip to the seafront.

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Trains services halted due to trespasser

Trains services halted due to trespasser

There are delays on train services this evening after a trespasser was spotted on tracks, resulting in police being called.

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‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

Our food reviewer heads to the coast to put an award-winning new restaurant and takeaway through its paces.

Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

A 10-year-old’s rare cancer has returned three years after her last treatment, with her mum saying the family is now “clutching at straws”.

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‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

The man behind the ambitious redevelopment of a former department store has spoken exclusively about the project as demolition work is set to begin.

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‘Our homes are crumbling around us’

‘Our homes are crumbling around us’

Tenants say they are living in a ‘forgotten block', surrounded by cracked and crumbling walls despite seven years of complaints.

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‘Roadworks are plaguing drivers across Kent – if only they were actually fixing the roads’

‘Roadworks are plaguing drivers across Kent – if only they were actually fixing the roads’

It seems most of the county is jammed up with roadworks – which would be acceptable if they were actually fixing the roads, writes Secret Thinker.

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Police appeal to help find missing man

Police appeal to help find missing man

Police are appealing to the public for help to find a man who was last seen this afternoon.

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government teams are ‘working at speed’ to investigate an area in Kent after a beekeeper caught an invasive Asian hornet.

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